“Rebranding into a summer festival enables the charity to focus on its mission to raise money for six area nonprofit agencies," Suncoast Charities for Children's executive director Lucy Nicandri said in a statement. "Suncoast Summer Fest will not only provide a better infrastructure to sustain our fundraising efforts in the future, but also allow us the ability to include new events and partnerships.” Other events planned for this year's festival include a Waves & Wheels Festival Kickoff Party, Red, White & Blue Motorcycle Poker Chip Run, Boats on the Block Downtown Block Party and Suncoast Summer Fest Boat Fun Run. Additional events will be announced soon, according to Suncoast Charities for Children.